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We are thrilled to see that our super-food hero, Jamie Olivier, is coming back to our screens. Make sure you catch his new show Jamie at Home on Channel 4; starting 7th August. As Jamie says; "It’s a really laid back show and each episode focuses on a particular theme – it could be a look at all the different varieties of tomatoes, what you can do with lovely home-grown potatoes, or how to cook different cuts of lamb – but I’ll also be looking at how easy it is to grow your own produce; sometimes in weird and wonderful ways. Even if you live at the top of a block of flats you will be able to have a go at growing something! It’s a celebration of no-nonsense beautiful seasonal food – a proper cooking show for modern-day people." The accompanying book is due out in September .

Long before every home had a washing machine the laundry would be sent out. To keep sets of bedlinen together the beds would be stripped and sheets and pillowcases from each set would be placed in one of the pillowcases and sent off for cleaning. This is why antique pillowcases are often monogrammed. They would be returned pressed and folded into the same pillowcase and the complete set would be stored together in the linen cupboard. Nowadays we mostly do our own laundry, but as you go from room to room do as they did before and strip each bed into one of its pillowcases. Wash and tumble dry in the case, iron and return to the pillow case for storing. This will save ages trying to sort sets out. Remember our dryer balls as a more ecological alternative to fabric conditioner. The pillowcase trick is also a great way to protect your delicates in the washing machine. The Laundress Delicate Wash is perfect for those treasured items .

Forget 'don't forget your toothbrush' - which you can replace anywhere - remember 'don't forget your Crease Relase'. The new modern day adage for seasoned travellers. Pack a bottle in your suitcase and you are ready to wear everywhere. One spray and folds will drop out at the drop of a sun hat. Sweet release. Crease Release by The New York Laundress